Emergency repairs on a storm-damaged section of Tantalus Drive are scheduled to begin next month, with construction expected to last four months. Starting July 1, Oahu transit riders will face fare increases for TheBus, Skyline, and TheHandi-Van, the first in four years. Meanwhile, Mayor Rick Blangiardi has vetoed portions of the city's budget, setting the stage for a potential showdown with the city council. In sports news, University of Hawaii volleyball player Finn Kearney has transferred to rival Long Beach State seeking more playing time. The search for a missing man and teen off Hanauma Bay has been suspended after an extensive effort, reported here. Lastly, the new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory headquarters is set to open in April, marking a significant development for volcanic monitoring on the island.